Faeries And Other Fantastical Folk: The Faery Paintings of Maxine Gadd

by Maxine Gadd

A breathtaking showcase of Maxine Gadd’s whimsical, colorful fairy paintings. Her highly detailed work has appeared before in anthologies, but this is the first book dedicated to Gadd alone—and it’s exquisitely produced, bound in rich red cloth and with matte art paper, padded front board, and gilt edges on the pages. What a treat for fans of fantasy art, who have already turned other titles on fairies into very few painters have managed to capture this unseen world so completely. Looking at the pictures—sometimes shimmering, sometimes eerie—you can practically hear boughs creak, leaves rustle, small wings flurry, and voices chatter in a tongue unknown to mortals. Commentary by the ever-popular John Grant, aimed at “believers,” enhances the images.

Genres: Art, Fantasy, Fairies

111 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2005

Reviews

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful paintings. My daughter loves this book and tries to draw her own fairies. Her favorites are the mermaids and unicorns.

[Hanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

a wow

[Ehryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Absolutely beautiful art that lets you fall down the rabbit hole into faerieland.

[Carine Engelbrecht · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been trying to use books of art to spark my creativity as a writer and my first choice was this mesmerizing book. I have to admit, it wasn't much of a success, because I just spent all the time just turning pages and getting drawn into the richly diverse worlds this wonderfully talented artist realizes with her materials. It felt like a true visit to faerie land. Well done on striking me (almost) wordless.

[Sam, Curtis & Dixie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am Fascinated with Faeries....I bought this book without the knowledge that it contains such GORGEOUS pictures...I LOVE THIS BOOK

[Mathilda Craft]

Whimsical! So excited! Can't WAIT to get this! :D

[Jaime · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some of my favorite fairy art!

[Krissy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love her paintings! :) They are all very lovely. My Grandma purchased me this book and every other year I pull it out and flip through the glossy gorgeous pictures.

[April · Rating 3 out of 5]

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